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What does it really take to build a career as an artist in today's world? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to digital artist Doddz , whose work blends physical art with cutting-edge technology to create immersive experiences that have captivated brands, galleries and audiences around the world. From painting street art anonymously to creating AI-powered installations and augmente...

What does a wine educator actually do and how do you turn a passion for wine into a career? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Abbie about her fascinating journey from archaeology and BBC journalism to becoming a respected wine educator, writer, and Chair of the Association of Wine Educators. From producing the BBC’s 6 O’Clock News and 10 O’Clock News to teaching people how to u...

Recorded live at Sony Music, this special episode of How To Become A… features entertainment industry leader Elliott Linger , whose career has taken him from advertising agencies to PlayStation, Universal Pictures, LEGO, and some of the biggest cultural brands in the world. In front of a live audience, Elliott shares how he built a career at the intersection of entertainment, strategy, audience in...

What does it take to build a successful design, build, and facilities management company from scratch? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Matt about creating MWA, a company that designs, builds, and maintains commercial spaces for major global brands including Nike, Converse, Jimmy Choo, Net-a-Porter, and more. Matt shares the reality of building a business over 24 years in one...

What does it really take to become a Nike Coach? In this episode of How To Become A... , I sit down with Harriet Wright, Nike Coach, women's health advocate, marathon runner, founder of the Like A Girl community, and full-time market researcher. Harriet shares her unconventional career journey, from studying Business & Management and building a successful corporate career, to becoming a qualif...

What does it really take to become a plastic surgeon and what actually happens behind the scenes? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Shan Shan about building a career in plastic surgery, from trauma reconstruction to cosmetic work, and the years of training, discipline, and resilience it takes to get there. Shan Shan breaks down: What plastic surgery actually involves beyond the...

What does it really take to become a hairdresser and how do you turn a passion for hair into a career? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Jomelyn about building a career in hairdressing, specialising in colour, and creating a private one-to-one hair experience for clients in Hackney Wick. From doodling hairstyles in school books to running her own hair suite, Jonalyn shares the...

What does a policy advisor actually do and how do you get into the civil service? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace speaks to Adam about building a career as a policy advisor in the UK civil service. From working on Brexit to shaping tech regulation, Adam breaks down what policy work really looks like behind the scenes and why it’s one of the most impactful (and misunderstood) career path...

What does it take to build a career in football as a woman? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace speaks to Priyanka about working in football, from her role at Sky Sports to her powerful work tackling sexism in the game. Priyanka shares how she combined a corporate marketing career with her passion for football, and how that passion led her into advocacy, public speaking, and real change wit...

What is a somatic coach and how do you actually become one? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Hannah to explore the world of somatic coaching, a fast-growing field focused on healing the nervous system and creating real, lasting change. From studying criminology to travelling the world, discovering Pilates, and eventually finding somatic work, Hannah’s journey shows how fol...

In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Nikki, a DJ, producer, music director and founder of Mums That Rave, to unpack what a career in DJing actually looks like behind the scenes. From playing illegal raves as a teenager to touring the world and working with global artists, Nikki shares the reality of building a long-term career in music, and why being a DJ today is more about e...

What does a graphic designer actually do? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Darren, Head of Design at digital brand experience agency Odd Common, to unpack what really goes into building powerful brands in the digital space. From typography and visual storytelling to managing creative teams and pitching to global brands, Darren shares how he turned a childhood love of art...

In this episode, Grace sits down with Daisy, a Strategic Partnerships Lead at Treatwell, to explore what it actually means to build powerful brand collaborations. From dreaming of a creative career to navigating sales, marketing, and eventually partnerships, Daisy shares her non-linear path, including working abroad in Madrid and building partnerships with major brands like John Lewis. Together, t...

*Trigger warning for this episode: discussion of infertility and baby loss* What does it really take to start a charity from scratch? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Bex and Laura, founders of 'The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation', a charity supporting women and families through miscarriage, baby loss and infertility. What started as two strangers connecting over shared e...

What does it really mean to be an ethical queer brand owner? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Adam, founder of Rainbow & Co, to talk about building an LGBTQIA+ apparel and accessories brand that puts community, representation and integrity first. From studying graphic design and advertising to running a business from his apartment, Adam shares how personal experience,...

In this episode, Grace sits down with Paul, founder of BOL Foods, a leading plant-based, nutrition-focused food brand. Paul’s journey is anything but traditional. From dreaming of becoming a professional footballer, to working on a game reserve in South Africa, to breaking bones as a snowboard instructor… his path zig-zagged before leading him into the world of food. After 14 years helping scale I...

In this episode, Grace sits down with Nina, the creative behind Nina Bombina , a colourful gifts and homeware brand known for its joyful, dopamine-filled designs. From always wanting to be an artist, to navigating photography, marketing jobs, and eventually building a thriving product-based business. Nina shares the honest, winding journey behind her brand. We talk about: Starting a creative busin...

What does a Glastonbury stage manager actually do? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Dan, the programmer and venue manager behind the Rum Shack at Glastonbury, to unpack what it really means to run a late-night festival stage, scout emerging talent, and build community-focused programmes that change lives. From MCing and MySpace hustle, to founding Lyrix Organix and being i...

In this episode of How To Become A , Grace sits down with multi-hyphen creative Timi to uncover how he built a career as both a film photographer and DJ, without following a traditional path. From shooting campaigns and newspaper features to DJing in front of 80,000 people at Twickenham Stadium, Timi shares how networking, authenticity, and genuinely loving what you do can open unexpected doors. W...

What actually happens after filming wraps? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Holly to explore the world of post production, the part of film and television that shapes the final story you see on screen. From editing and sound design to ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording), grading, music, and delivering shows to Netflix, Amazon and Apple TV. Holly shares what it really mean...

What does it really take to become a head chef? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Andy — Head Chef at ROVI (part of the Ottolenghi group), to unpack the real journey behind running a high-performing kitchen. From growing up in a hospitality family (with a dad who owned nightclubs and restaurants) to working his way up through kitchens in Australia and London, Andy shares t...

How do you turn years in the classroom into a business that actually helps kids? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace talks with Ramita, a former middle-years teacher who founded Elevate , a curriculum and mentoring platform that supports pre-teens (especially girls) with resilience, confidence and social skills. Ramita walks us through: Her original path (pre-med → genetics → a life-changi...

What does it really take to become a fashion designer? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Alethea, a designer at Next, to break down the reality of working in fashion, from high street accessories to predicting next year’s trends. From growing up on a council estate with dreams of becoming a designer, to working for Vivienne Westwood, to designing pieces you’ve probably see...

What does a Brand Manager at Marriott actually do? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Kel to unpack what it really means to shape, launch and scale hotel brands across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. From moving countries as a teenager, to working front-of-house in a five-star London hotel, to landing a graduate role at Marriott, Kel’s journey proves that brand leadersh...

What happens when your two obsessions, movies and food, become a business? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace talks to Amy, the founder of Taste Film , about building a cinematic dining concept that pairs full film screenings with menus inspired by the movies. From the seed idea in 2017 to pop-ups, COVID pivots, viral growth, and expansion into new cities. Amy walks us through the messy,...